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St. Charles Public Schools MARCH 2017
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Snow Days ~ 2017
Snow Days Royalty (left to right): Bennet Sikkink, King Michael Renteria, Chris Puaha, Lucas Reisdorf - Emily Dailey, Queen Lexi Fernandez, Deja Mosley, Grace Davis
Ben Stowell accompanied by Ms. Jardon Talent Show Winners: Logan Hulshizer & Eva Disbrow
Tom Blahnik & the Jazz Bandbb
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Marda Lidbom & bLucas Reisdorf
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Parent Teacher Conferences March 28 - High School; 4 to 8 pm March 30 - High School & Elementary; 4 to 8 pm April 3 - Elementary; 4 to 8 pm
St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence Community Support Received October 14, 2016 thru February 6, 2017 Betty Ask John and Ann Brogan John and Lois Smoltz Marie Balcome John and Ann Brogan Louis and Debra Heim
Gene Fuller Class of 1974 Stan and Carol Braun Marjorie Hewitt Dean and Bev Norvet Carlos and Helen Pierce Irving Smith
Robert Bain John and Sherry Slavin
Jerome Grow John and Ann Brogan
Betty Davis Tom and Barb Ames
Caroline Heim John and Sherry Slavin
Walter Dilworth Gus and Marilyn Ihrke
Wallace Himlie John and Ann Brogan
Ilene Fabian Clarence and Jean Chuchna Glen and Peggy Dabelstein Mark and Liz Ellson Larry and Rory Ellsworth Louis and Debra Heim Tom and Olivia Heim Rollie and Edith Holm Keith and Gail Keller Marie Knoll Evelyn McCready Paulette McCready Maurice and Judy Ploetz Paul and Laura Reisdorf Carmen Rossow Kent and Denise Sackreiter John and Sherry Slavin John and Lois Smoltz Rudie and Marie Spitzer Gene and Nancy Steward Joyce and Jeff Tart Harold and Bev Thompson Bob and Jean Tienter Patricia Tollin
Dean Michael Holm Collene Holm
Lorraine Nuemann Jim and Gala Afseth Tim and Jayne Ask
Steve Nelson Gus and Marilyn Ihrke
Bev Keltgen John and Sherry Slavin Elinor Koetz Stan and Carol Braun Marti and Deb Ellinghuysen Mark and Liz Ellson John Gregoire Gus and Marilyn Ihrke Paulette McCready Carmen Rossow John and Sherry Slavin Terry and Janel Stevens Allyn Kroning John Gregoire John and Sherry Slavin Bob & Katie Golden Marleen Nelson Jim and Gala Afseth
John Burt John and Sherry Slavin
Hillis McKay Staff and Friends, Merchants Bank St. Charles Vicki Allen Tom and Barb Ames Tim and Jayne Ask Ken and Mary Babcock Jim and Arlene Braun John and Ann Brogan Ann Brownell Bill and Bobbie Buhr Janet Campbell Clarence and Jean Chuchna Steve and Julie Colvin Barbara Disbrow Jerry and Kathy Edwards James and Geraldine Ellringer Mark and Liz Ellson Brent and Sherri Engelbrekt Gary and Kathryn Feine Greg and Patty Feuerhelm June Flanary Dean and Robyn Fox Michael Goodrich, Sr. John Gregoire Pete and Stacey Haag Jim and Shirley Hamm Scott and Carmen Hannon Louis and Debra Heim Tom and Olivia Heim Brent and Lisa Ihrke Del and Mary Jane Ihrke Gus and Marilyn Ihrke Sharon and Dan Ihrke Keith and Gail Keller Curt and Gayle Koenig Gene and Judy Kruempel Brian and Lisa Larson Greg and Kristen Lehman Robert and Susan Lyngaas Bernice Matzke Mayo Clinic Provider Relations Social Committee Evelyn McCready Paulette McCready Myra McKay
Hillis McKay (continued) Jim and Barb Mickow Mike's Food Center James and Lois Morcomb D. John Nelson Dean and Bev Norvet Bruce and Merry Parker Jim and Kris Pedersen George and Pat Putzier Fran and Dawn Rainey Allen and Barb Rasmussen Carmen Rossow Gary and Marilyn Sanders Bernie and Judy Schott Donald and Irene Sinn John and Sherry Slavin Irving Smith John and Lois Smoltz Joe and Donna Speltz Gene and Nancy Steward Daniel and Donna Swiggum Arline Thompson David and Sherry Thompson Roger and Barb Traxler Irene Van Norman Tom and Pam Vega
Laehn Taylor John and Ann Brogan
Jackie (Hildebrand) Overkamp (Class of 1970) Barbara and Darrell Borneman Stan and Carol Braun Glen and Peggy Dabelstein Paul and Kathy Decker Gary and Kathryn Feine Louis and Debra Heim Dean and Bev Norvet Carmen Rossow John and Sherry Slavin John and Lois Smoltz Terry and Janel Stevens Gene and Nancy Steward Tom and Pam Vega
Connie Searcy Staff and Friends, Merchants Bank St. Charles John and Ann Brogan Ann Brownell John Gregoire Louis and Debra Heim Henry and Vivian Hentges Bob and Mary Kiefer Chuck and Celeste Koestler Dean and Bev Norvet John and Lois Smoltz
Charles Egland John and Sherry Slavin
Irene Williams John and Ann Brogan Elma Younker Gary and Kathryn Feine Gary and Shirley Neumann Mary Lou Soppa Stan and Carol Braun Marti and Deb Ellinghuysen Dale and Karen Fabian Louis and Debra Heim Tom and Olivia Heim Marie Knoll Dan and Sharon Littlefield Paulette McCready Dean and Bev Norvet Paul and Laura Reisdorf John and Sherry Slavin John and Lois Smoltz Joan Strandlie John and Ann Brogan
In Honor Of: St. Charles Foundation for Academic Excellence Travis Gransee
ST. CHARLES FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Enclosed is my check in the amount of $______________ for the Foundation programs. MY DONATION is ___________________________________________ (in Memory of - in Honor of - a Gift) Name:
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Address:
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St. Charles Building Trades Class Do You Need Something Built? The St. Charles building trades class is looking for projects this coming winter and spring. The class will provide the labor for the projects while the owner of the project will provide the materials. The projects need to be built on school grounds and hauled away by the owner. During the winter months we will be looking for inside projects. If you have something you would like built, please contact Chuck Koestler at 932-4420. We will look at the project and determine if it is in the capabilities of the class or in the best interest of the class. We look forward to hearing from you.
SACC Halloween Party— Bobbing for Apples
Saints Haven (SACC) If you are looking for a fun, safe environment for your child(ren) to spend time with their friends, Saints Haven may be the place for you. Saints Haven is a child care service available on the weekdays for students in grades K-6 during the school year from 6am 8:05am and 2:45pm - 6pm. Open on all school days, including early dismissal days. CLOSED on non-school days. Summer hours are 6am - 6pm; Monday through Friday. During the summer we provide daily activities, transportation to all of your child’s Park/Rec activities including: swimming lessons and summer school. Further information can be obtained online at scschools.net. Click on Elementary and then SACC. Or stop in and pick up a packet at the elementary school office or Saints Haven room. 932-4910 ext. 2180 or sacc@schs.k12.mn.us We look forward to hearing from you!
The St. Charles Public Schools District Newsletter is published four times each year. Issues are published in the months of August, November, March and April. The purpose of the newsletter is to inform each person in the St. Charles School District of school events, policies and procedures. Individual or groups associated with the District contribute news articles to each issue. Please submit newsletter items electronically to lreisdorf@schs.k12.mn.us or mail them to “District Newsletter” St. Charles Schools, 600 E 6th St., St. Charles, MN 55972. Thank you. 2
Superintendent’s Report Retirement and Many Thanks
With my pending retirement as superintendent on August 24th of this year, I want to extend my sincere “thanks” to all within the St. Charles community. It has been a fast and enjoyable 7 years serving the students, staff, school board, and community as superintendent. The time has flown by and it just seems like yesterday that Sue and I were trying to find a place to live. We are grateful and wish the next superintendent and the school district all the best as a new chapter unfolds. There are many great things about the St. Charles Schools. Keep pushing forward and telling our story of how we involve and challenge every student to achieve in St. Charles. It’s a winning formula for producing active, engaged, and successful young adults.
Ag2School is Back--- An Opportunity for the St. Charles Community and Schools
Last Day of School for Students - Now
Friday, June 2nd
With major maintenance work scheduled for the high school this summer, the school board decided at the February board meeting, to end school for all students on Friday, June 2nd this year. This change would allow the general contractor to start on Monday, June 5th. The high school will get a new heating and indoor air quality (ventilation and de-humidification) systems. All of this work is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. The district thanks everyone for their flexibility with this scheduling change.
The legislature and Governor Dayton are again talking about the 40% tax credit that would be extended to reduce current and future property taxes tied into school bond levies and agricultural land. For St. Charles, the tax relief projection is estimated to total $127,561 for agriculture land owners within the district. On a farm level, for a $1M homesteaded agricultural piece of land, the debt tax would be reduced from $584.66 to $350.80, and a savings of $233.86. This proposal was part of the tax bill last session that got stalled at the very end of the 2016 session. It has been resurrected and again seems to have strong support. I am asking for your help to put it over the top this time. Everyone in St. Paul, the legislators and governor’s office, measures the importance of issues and bills by the number of positive contacts they receive from people like you and me. If they are constantly hearing from ordinary citizens about the need for legislation to become law, they are more likely to make it happen. We need you, your neighbors, and your friends within the district, to e-mail, call, or write letters to these legislators and Governor Dayton in support of the Ag2School bill. Please reach out with multiple short and positive communications to these legislators and Governor Dayton. If you have any questions, please contact me at school, 932-4420.
Superintendent Mark E. Roubinek Carla J. Nelson (26, R) - Rochester 3231 Minnesota Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4848 (Senate E-12 Finance Chair) E-mail: sen.carla.nelson@senate.mn
Steve Drazkowski (21B, R) - Mazeppa 591 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2273 (majority of St. Charles area) E-mail: rep.steve.drazkowski@house.mn
Jenifer Loon (48B, R) - Eden Prairie 449 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-7449 (House Education Finance Chair) Email: rep.jenifer.loon@house.mn
Mike Goggin (21, R) - Red Wing 3203 Minnesota Senate Building St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-5612 (majority of St. Charles area) E-mail: sen.mike.goggin@senate.mn
Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith Office of the Governor and Lt Governor 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Telephone: 651-201-3400 Toll Free: 800-657-3717 Minnesota Relay: 800-627-3529 Fax: 651-797-1850 http://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/form/
St. Charles One Act Play “The Other Room” directed by Jack W alterman The students told a very important story about difference; not disability. Autism is difficult to comprehend but the cast took on the challenge with an open mind and a maturity that created a beautifully humanized production. “The Other Room” placed 2nd at Conference and Sub-section competitions, which earned the team a trip to Section Competition. Although the team did not earn a trip to state, at Sections, they captured the hearts of the audience and received a standing ovation!
Congratulations to the dedicated and passionate cast and crew of the One Act Team! Front Row : Jack Walterman, Isaiah Wimmer, Parker Cage, Logan Hulshizer, Bianca Harris, Logan Gall, Lucas Reisdorf, Annika O’Hara Back Row: Matt Jones, Abby McCready, Robert Jackley, Noah Bahr, Ronnie Hunder, Jacob Mueller, Ben Stowell, Sunshine Melone, Carter Mueller, Mitchell Apse
FFA Members Advance to State by Hanalise Shealy, FFA Chapter Report On January 12th, two St. Charles FFA Career Development Event (CDE) teams competed at Plainview High School in the Region VIII FFA Small Animals and Fish & Wildlife contests. The Small animal competition involved both a written exam and identification of various breeds of dogs, cats, birds, fish, and rabbits. Additionally, the students had to answer specific questions concerning body functions, digestion, and muscles. FFA members advancing to the state competition included (pictured L to R): Sage Snitker, Emily Barth, Alle Arnold, Sonia Aviles, and Emma Lindsey. Four FFA members were involved in the Fish and Wildlife Career Development Event. Students had to identify mammals, birds, fish, and insects. They also completed a written exam related to their categories. The team did very well also earning the opportunity to advance to state competition. Team members included (picture L to R): Isaac Davidson, Katie Kramer, Tyler Mathison, and Simon Warmkagathje.
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Mrs. Rothmeier
Counselor News ACT Test Schedule Test Date
Registration Date
April 8 June 10
March 3 May 5
How do I register for the ACT: Visit www.act.org Testing Fee: $39.50 (Non-writing) $56.50 (Writing) See Ms. Marcus for more information
Test Taking Strategies for Spring Testing R - Read the questions carefully, then reread the passage or the problem. E - Examine every answer choice before you choose your answer. L - Label your answers or look for proofs in the passage and underline it. A - Always check your work! X - X-out answers that you know are wrong. Think…POSITIVE! Not only will thinking positive help reduce test anxiety, but studies show that positive thinking is essential to doing well in life and being happy. The next time you catch yourself thinking negatively, turn it around with these positive “academic” self-talk statements…
Junior ACT Examination Reminder to all junior students who elected to take the ACT examination during school:
Instead of…
Try thinking…
I’m not good at this.
What am I missing?
I give up.
I’ll use some of the strategies we’ve learned This may take some time and effort.
This is too hard.
Test Date: April 19th
I can’t make this any better.
AP Testing ~ Advanced Placement
I just can’t do this subject.
AP English: Wednesday, May 3 @ 8:00 am AP Calculus: Tuesday, May 9 @ 8:00 am
I made a mistake.
I can always improve, so I’ll keep trying. I’m going to train my brain in this subject. Mistakes help me to learn better
He/she’s so smart. I’ll never be that smart. It’s good enough.
I won’t compare myself with others. I just want to make progress myself! Is it really my best work?
Plan A didn’t work.
Good thing the alphabet has 25 more letters!
AP Biology: Monday, May 8 @ 8:00 am
Spring Testing for High School
Peer Helper Mini Retreat
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10 Grade: MCA Reading Online April 20 - 26 ~ Students will test during English class
10th Grade: MCA Science Online May 4 - 10 ~ Students will test during Biology class
11th Grade: MCA Math Online April 27 - May 3 ~ Students will test during Math class
Friday, March 10th @ 5:00 pm The annual “Mini” Peer Helper Retreat will be held on Friday, March 10th @ 5pm out at the Lucas Reisdorf homestead! Our senior members will do much of the planning with an affective focus learned/reinforced last fall at our annual weekend retreat. Our evening will include checking in with each other, refreshing our skill building techniques, and of course eating! More information coming soon. Advisors: Mike Smith & Theresa Nunemacher
Spring Testing for Grades 7 & 8 MCA Reading April 20 – 26
MCA Math April 27 - May 3
MCA Science May 4 - 10 (Grade 8 only)
St. Charles Dance Team Finishes Strong at State
Front row: Abby Kirkham, Hannah Fynboh, Emily Reps, Tianna Iglesias, Audrey Schwieder, Jenny Kramer, Allie Doty, McKenna Heimer Back row: Coach Chloe Becker, Katie Frey, Austyn Loppnow, Katie Dailey, Kylie Reps, Madison Snyder, Mackynna Kobs, Katie Kramer, Morgan Small, Anna Decker, Ellie Karlen, Coach Magda Mueller
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The St. Charles Dance Team had a very successful weekend at the Minnesota High School Dance Tournament. On Friday (2/17), they competed in the jazz division. They had a great fan base which included family, friends, and students. Over 100 students rode the fan buses provided by the school to support the team! The girls placed in the top 6 during the preliminary competition and moved on to finals that evening. They had another outstanding performance during finals and placed 4th overall in the jazz competition. This is a school record for the dance team. On Saturday (2/18), the high kick competition began and the girls did well with their performance. Again, they had an excellent fan base with over 100 family members and friends in the reserved section and many more in the general admission area, cheering them on. The high kick competition is very tough and although the girls did not advance to finals they walked off the state floor feeling confident and proud of their performance. This was a wonderful and successful dance season!
HIGH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS Junior Class Parents ~ After Prom Party
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After Prom Party Planning is underway! Please contact the following event organizers to volunteer your time: Kathy Wendt (507.421.5763) or Alissa Maloney (507.923.8011) This year, we have an exciting change and are moving the party to an off-site location. The students will be bussed to the Rochester Athletic Club for a fun-filled night. Activities include: Photo Booth, 18-hole miniature golf course, Aeroball trampoline basketball, Basketball and Indoor Soccer Gyms, Batting Cages and Throwing Areas, Carpetball, Dance Dance Revolution, Gaga Ball, Galaxy Collision air hockey, Golf cages, Hockey and Lacrosse shooting area, Hoop Fever basketball shooting games, Pickleball, Ping Pong and Foosball games, Xbox Kinect, Poker, Bingo, Cash Cab, and MORE. There will be lots of PRIZES, plus food and drink! The After Prom Committee is currently accepting cash donations and/or prizes for this event. We appreciate any support you can provide. Thank you for helping to make this a safe and fun environment for our prom attendees.
Spring Band Concert Monday, March 20th 8:00 pm • Grades 7 - 12
After Prom Early Registration
March 15, 16, & 17 from 7:45 - 8:00 am in the High School Entrance Early Registration Fee: $20 ($25 later)
High School Gym
St. Charles Math League—First in Conference Spring Chorus Concert Monday, March 27th
7:00 pm • Grades 7 - 12 Elementary Auditorium
We have had an enjoyable math league season and have a great group. Their hard work, leadership, teamwork, and perseverance paid off. They took home the Three Rivers Conference title on Monday, February 13th at Dover Eyota. It was closely contested but they persevered. In addition, Coy Schwieder finished tied as the top individual in the conference. He has repeatedly been in the top three and this year he came out on top. The team and Coy as an individual will participate in the state tournament in South St. Paul on Monday, March 13th. Advisors: Aric Kittleson and Grant Gill.
SPRING SPORTS NEWS St. Charles Track & Field The first day of practice is Monday, March 13th, at 3:30. Please make sure all forms and fees are taken care of prior to the first day of practice. Students must also bring warm clothes for practice—they WILL be outside. Please see the Track and Field web page on the St. Charles school website for lots of helpful information or contact Mr. Klein (eklein@schs.k12.mn
St. Charles Softball Softball practice begins officially on Monday, March 13th. All players in grades 7-12 who are interested in playing softball for the Saints, should attend the annual parent meeting on Monday, March 6th, 7pm in the High School cafeteria. This meeting is designed for both the parents and athlete. At this meeting you will get all the \necessary information needed for a successful spring season. Clothing and equipment orders, uniform distribution will take place at this time. Please make every effort to attend. If you have any questions about softball please contact Mike Buringa at 507-932-8435. if you have any questions.
Craig Walz, a teacher and math league coach from St. Charles, died tragically in an accident in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area doing something he loved with people he loved. Craig found joy in everything he did. Whether he was working through difficult math problems, helping struggling students, dealing with conflict, he always found the positive in it and persevered. We have created the "Craig Walz Mathematicians in Pursuit of Excellence Award." This award goes to one senior high math league member from each school who exemplifies grit, passion, curiosity, teamwork, and a constant desire to be their best. St Charles representative is Coy Schwieder. Pictured above: Staff & Students wearing Math T-shirts honoring Craig Walz. Front row: Joseph Ferguson, Justine Reinhardt, Annika Drath, Breanna Zillmer, Magda Mueller Middle row: Sue Paul, Ryan Dresher, Sherry Slavin, Grace Davis, Page Schiebel, Grace Berends Back Row: Adam Gust, Amy Reilly, Scott McCready, Brandon Bunke, Garret Gruber, Coy Schwieder, Aric Kittleson, Ryan Majerus
SCHS Knowledge Bowl ~ Conference Champs! SCHS took down Chatfield 55-46 to win the 2017 Three Rivers Conference Championship. The teams tied during the oral round but the written round put SCHS over the top. The written round has been a strength of the Saints all year long. The winning team included: Jakob Otterson, Lucas Reisdorf, Grace Davis, Isaiah Wimmer, and Logan Gall.
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Elementary School News Early Childhood Screening (ECS) - April 28th Early Childhood Screening for St. Charles Public Schools will be held Friday, April 28, 2017. This is your child’s first step in preparing for a successful educational journey, and this service is offered FREE of charge. Screening is held at the St. Charles Elementary School, 925 Church Avenue, St. Charles, MN.
Kindergarten Registration 2017-18 Registration for those starting Kindergarten in September, 2017 will take place at St. Charles Elementary School on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 1pm to 6 pm. No regular Kindergarten classes will be in session on this date. This is a great opportunity to meet the Kindergarten teachers, tour the classrooms, and collect important documents such as birth certificates and immunization records. Please notify the Elementary School (932-4910) of your intent to attend Kindergarten Registration. We look forward to meeting you and your child!
ST. CHARLES ELEMENTARY 2017 SPRING TESTING The St. Charles Public Schools continually assesses student performance to provide parents and staff with the data needed to make informed instructional and educational decisions. We use different measures to chart your child's and our district's educational progress. Several assessments are given district-wide. However, these types of measures do not always paint the entire picture. Every day, teachers observe and use classroom evaluations that also help us more fully understand your child's academic strengths and weaknesses. The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) is one measure the district uses to measure educational progress in our district / school and is used to meet the state and federal requirements. These state tests are given to students in a district once a year, based on their grade level and subject area. The dates students will be taking the MCA at St. Charles Elementary are listed below by teacher.
What happens at ECS? Children participate in an evaluation of their speech, language, social and emotional development, hearing, vision, height, and weight. Immunizations and health history will also be discussed. This is also an opportunity to learn about resources and programs in our community. When should my child attend screening? Children are eligible to participate in ECS after they turn three years of age. We encourage parents to have their children screened as early as possible. Why does my child have to be screened? The goal of ECS is to identify needs that may require special attention before a child enters school. Minnesota law requires that all children have a health and developmental screening completed before school entrance. Please contact Justine Reinhardt at 932-4910 Ext. 2109 or email jreinhardt@schs.k12.mn.us to schedule your appointment. When registering, please indicate if you will need an interpreter. We are looking forward to meeting you and your child at Early Childhood Screening!
St. Charles Academic Triathlon This is the first year St. Charles Public Schools have been competing in the U.S. Academic Triathlon. The teams ar e off to a fantastic star t. St. Charles Schools has one 5th grade team and one 6th grade team. The 5th grade team took 1st place and the 6th grade team finished 2nd at Dover-Eyota on Friday, January 13th. Go Saints Go! What is the U.S. Academic Triathlon? " The U.S. Academic Tr iathlon is a cr eative thinking skills program and competition that teaches and rewards ingenuity and divergent thought processes, cooperative brainstorming, general intellect, leadership and a flare for the dramaticall while providing an entertaining, user-friendly format for both students and adults. Fiveperson teams of students in grades 5-8 must display good sportsmanship and teamwork, and exhibit the outcomes of their creativity and their positive risk-taking" (U.S. Academic Triathlon Program Manual, pg. 1).
Reading MCA III for Grades 3-6 The Reading MCA is an online assessment divided into several segments. It contains multiple-choice items where the student selects the correct or best response along with technology-enhanced items. The MCA Reading Assessment will be completed in the morning on the following days: March 28-30: Elias, Thompson, Grade 5 & Grade 6 April 4-6: Hanson, Goldsmith & McCready April 10-12: Langins, Muschler & Sternberg
Math MCA III for Grades 3-6 The Mathematics MCA is an online adaptive test. This means that the test will adjust to each student’s skills. The online assessment contains traditional multiplechoice items along with technology-enhanced items where students use the capabilities of the computer to select one or more points on a graphic, drag and drop a graphic from one location to another or manipulate a graph. The MCA Math Assessment will be completed in the morning on the following days: April 19-21: Elias, Goldsmith, Muschler, Sternberg & Thompson, April 25-27: Hanson, Langins, McCready, Grade 5 & Grade 6
Front row: Adam Paul, Michael Howard, Grace Buringa, Teia Hulshizer, Ava Kieffer, Payton Schiebel Back row: Carson Sanders, Emily Graves, Makadyn Gust, Eva Anderson, Mya Omdahl, Caleb Wobschall, Lauryn Delger - Not pictured: Jack Dailey, Riley Ward, Lily Sullivan, Ms. Keefe - Coach)
Science MCA for Grade 5 The Science MCA is an online assessment with traditional multiple-choice items along with technology-enhanced items where the student uses the capabilities of the computer to create a graph or data table, click on a hot spot, or drag images or words into designated response areas. The MCA Science Assessment will be completed in the morning on the following days: May 2-3: Grade 5 Only
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Elementary School News (continued) St. Charles Head Start Registration Mrs. Goldsmith’s Brown Bag Book Club
Head Start is a free comprehensive preschool program for children who are three and four years of age and their families. Head Start helps prepare your child for Kindergarten. If your child will be three years of age and not yet five years of age by September 1, 2017. Head Start is a great option for your family. St. Charles Head Start offers a six hour per day program, from 8:15am to 2:15pm, Monday through Thursday. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are served free of cost. Busing is available through Rolling Hills Bus Service. If interested in applying, plan to attend one of the two registrations sessions listed below. What: St. Charles Head Start Registration for Preschoolers When: Thursday, March 16th, from 3-5pm OR Friday, March 17th, from 10am until noon Where: 824Church Avenue (lower level) Bring along: 2016 tax return and child’s immunization record Questions: Call 932-5519
Registro Para Head Start De St. Charles Head Strat es un Programa preescolar exhaustive para niños que tienen entrelos tres a cuartro años de edad y para sus familias. Head Start ayuda para preparar a su hijo para cuando entre al kinder (el jardin de infants). Si su hijo estara entre los tres años y antes de los cinco en Septiembre 1,2017, Head Start es una opcion muy buena para su familia. El progroma de Head Start en St. Charles ofrece un programa de seis horas al dia, De 8:15am -2:15pm, Lunes a Jueves. Desayuno,amuerzo,y una merienda sera servido gratis. Rolling Hills estara disponible para Servicio De Bus. Si esta interesado en aplicar, porfavor planea asistir una de las dos inscripciones a continuacion. QUE: Inscripcion Para Niños En Edad Preescolar CUANDO: Jueves, Marzo 16, 2017 de 3pm-5pm O Viernes, Marzo 17, 2017 de 10am- Medio Dia DONDE: 824 Church Ave, St. Charles (Primer Piso) LLEVAR CONSIGO: Declaraciones de Impuestos del 2016 y Carta de Vacunas del nino. PREGUNTAS: Llamar 507-932-5519
Math Wizards
Preschool Christmas Party
Elementary Spring Carnival Come one, come all to the Elementary Spring Carnival hosted by the Saint Charles Elementary PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) on March 10th, from 6 - 8:00 pm at the elementary campus. This evening is full of fun activities for all primary & elementary age students. There will be games, face painting, and silent auction items to bid. Punch cards cost $6.00 for 25 punches. Cards can be purchased a week before the event at the elementary office. We are always in need of volunteers during the carnival. If you could help out, please email the PTO at saintcharlespto@gmail.com. **The PTO has again signed up to purchase discounted Twins tickets for the May 21st game vs. Kansas City Royals at 1:10 pm. Please save the date if you are interested in attending. More detailed information to follow as the date gets closer.
Elementary Library News I Love to Read Month This past February, we had fun celebrating “I Love to Read Month” at the elementary school. A few activities that students had the opportunity to participate in were decorating their classroom doors, designing a bookmark, Friday dress up days, and World Read Aloud Day on February 16th. It is important that students read at least twenty minutes every day to help improve their vocabulary and their overall performance in school. Just like any other activity, the more they practice reading the easier it will become over time.
Scholastic Happy Camper Book Fair March 29th - April 5th This fair is the buy one get one free. A great opportunity to get books into our students hands! The book fair will be open both Elementary Parent Teacher Conference nights which are March 30th and April 3rd. Below is the full schedule of operation for the book fair. Again, during this fair we will have another activity to support Scholastic’s “All for Books Program”. Further information will be sent home with students as the event draws closer. Also, volunteers are needed to work at the book fair. Anyone who is interested please contact Ms. Perrizo at jperrizo@schs.k12.mn.us or sign up on Elementary Library webpage.
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7:30am - 3:30pm 7:30am - 3:30pm and 4pm - 8pm (conference night) 7:30am - 3:30pm 7:30am - 3:30pm and 4pm - 8pm (conference night) 7:30am - 3:30pm 7:30am - Noon
Elementary Student Supports (2016-17) St. Charles Elementary School provides a variety of student supports for the children in our school. We str ive to pr ovide all students with the suppor t they need to feel successful and meet grade level standards. Here are a number of those supports: Title I: Title I works to increase student achievement and provide small group instruction for literacy and math. Our goal is to help students reach grade level expectations in reading and math. All students are given benchmark assessments 3 times per year to determine who qualifies for Title I services. About 25% of students receive Title I help in one or more subjects. Title I service times varies by grade level but ranges from 30 to 60 minutes a day. Reading and Math Corps: This program is targeted to students who fall just below grade level expectations and are at risk for not meeting end of the year grade level expectations. Students in grades K-3 have access to Minnesota Reading Corps. Students in grades 4-6 have access to Minnesota Math Corps. We have 2 Reading Corps. and 1 Math Corps. tutors this school year. About 15% of the students in our school receive these services. Orton-Gillingham: Orton-Gillingham tutoring is provided for students in grades 1 and 2, who qualify though our Title I program. It is an approach intended for use with students who have difficulty with reading, spelling, and writing. Students who qualify for Orton Gillingham receive tutoring 30 minutes a day in a small group setting. We serve about 25 students each year in this program. RTI (Response to Intervention): Students in K-6 who are referred by their teacher and qualify for specialized instruction have access to RTI services. These services focus on grade level skills that students need additional practice in to meet grade level standards. Students are tiered into ability level groups based on the classroom and benchmark assessments given. About 20 students each year qualify and receive RTI services. Tutoring and Summer School: After School Tutoring is available for students who qualify. Our current tutoring session runs from January through May. Students in grades 1-3 receive 2 sessions per week from 3-4pm. Students in grades 4-6 receive 2 sessions per week from 3-4:30pm. About 20% of our students attend after school tutoring and/or summer school. Summer School is offered for students in grades 1-6. Special Education: Students in special education both have a disability and are in need of specialized instruction. A comprehensive evaluation, conducted by a team from the public school, evaluates and identifies these students. For every student who needs special education services, the team develops a special document called an Individualized Education Program (IEP). About 12% of our students qualify for Special Education Services English Language Learner (ELL): All new students in Minnesota are screened for English proficiency. Any parent answering a language other than English on the Home Language Questionnaire will have their child tested for school English proficiency. While many children speak English well, they may need additional English help to fully succeed in school. Based on test results, if a child is an English Learner, he/she will receive additional programming to allow him/her to become proficient in English. About 7% of the students are served by the ELL program. For more information on student supports offered at St. Charles Elementary, please visit the school website or contact Gretchen Hoffman at 932-4910. 7
HONOR ROLL ~ FIRST SEMESTER (2016-17) STRAIGHT ‘A’ Fritcher, Nora Berends, Cole Dailey, Kaitlyn Krenik, Jade McCready, Abigail Paul, Ashley Root, Lindsey Zillmer, Dus n Anderson, Trevor Apse, Mitchell Buringa, Emilee Fritcher, Izak Kramer, Jenny Kulas, Sarah McDonough, Chris na Mueller, Carter Zickrick, Autumn Buringa, Mark Danielson, Brynn Daood, Axel Dayland, Courtney Decker, Anna Gall, Logan Hander, Sawyer Jystad, Inga Kramer, Katherine Loechler, Macy McCormick, Halle O erson, Linsey Pearson, Talyn Schiebel, Paige Shanahan, Megan Wagaman, Grace Warmkagathje, Simon Welch, Elie Berends, Grace Bunke, Brandon Coleman, Amanda Heimer, Hunter Miller, Abigail Muschler, Elizabeth Wendt, Parker Braun, David Hulshizer, Ivy Johnston, Hunter Kolbert, Jason McCormick, Ryan Mosley, Deja Reisdorf, Lucas Schwieder, Coy Spitzer, Hunter
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Christopherson, Emily Drath, Olivia Hamiel, Daniel Kivi, Isaac Koeppel, Brady Mathison, Carter Berends, Luke Buss, Adyn Daood, Anna Fuller, Vance Harris, Jacob Ihrke, Braeden Kieffer, Brea Lindsey, Katelyn Maloney, Drew Nelson, Carter Ness, Erik Pierre, Mia Putzier, Kyle Reps, Kylee Schaber, Hayden Shea, Lybie Spaulding, Brooke Stevens, Kennedy Updike, Logan Vaughn, Kooper Bunke, Hannah Gransee, Tyler Hansen, Allison Hanson, Elizabeth Jabs, Elizabeth Kivi, Samuel O'Hara, Annika Reps, Kyler Shaw, Nina Stangler, Daysia Wendt, Logan Balcome, Dalton Chris e, Bailey Davidson, Isaac Dechamps, Eli Gasca, Guadalupe Hursh, Zachary Krenik, Piper Perez, Vanessa Stevens, Kaleb Boice, Nolan Dechamps, Andrew Drath, Annika Hunder, Veronica O'Hara, Lydia VanderZanden, Natalia Villafan, Prisila Davis, Grace Hander, Seth Heim, Sophi Ruhberg, Jus n Schultz‐Hansen, Kileigh Selke, Dante Spaulding, Mitchell Spli stoesser, Nicole Wesley, Luke Wimmer, Isaiah
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Congratulations Honor Roll Students!
Brennan, Jayden Coleman, James Decker, Taylor Diercks, Kaden Disbrow, Abigail Disbrow, Noah Fox, Hannah Hansen, Michael Hanson, Luke Kramer, Daniel Neumann, Blake O'Hara, Andrew Osmundson, Jacob Reps, Alayna Schultz‐Schweitzer, Kaleb Smith, Kasey Storm, Nathaniel Thoreson, Je Thorland, Boden Walters, Blake Zickrick, Calvin Ackman, Kody Cage, Emma Chester, Camille Davidson, William DeJager, Lucas Ferden, Riley Gbala, Trini Hanson, David Karlstad, Isabel Krohse, Samuel Mueller, Brady Mundt, Leah Schaber, Harper Stowell, Gabriella Timm, Evan Vasquez, Jacqueline Waldee, Jason Welch, Alex Bahr, Caleb Barth, Emily Burkholder, Hayley Diercks, Korrigan Disbrow, Eva Howard, Thomas Howen, Sonia Jackley, Hunter Johnson, Aus n Johnson, Hunter Kessler, Brandon Ki leson, Tori Kobs, Makenna Kreidermacher, Cody Kroening, Noah Lewis, Sam Linderbaum, Sam Li lefield , Ashley Peterson, Isaac Rojas, Vanessa Slavin, Zachery Snyder, Madison Spitzer, Lily Stambaugh, Alicyn Walters, Chase Wangen, Chase Brahmbha , Devarshi Dayland, Joseph Ferguson, Joseph Heimer, Makynna
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Holtz, Samuel Hongerholt, Erin Leis kow, Drew Lindsey, Emma Li le, Parker Mathison, Tyler Montgomery, Elizabeth Owens, Gavin Paape, Michaela Putzier, Logan Schweitzer, Erich Small, Morgan Thoreson, Jersey Vehrenkamp, Logan Brouwer, Tayton Buck, Mason Buckbee, Jus n Fenske, Spencer Ferden, Anna Harris, Bianca Howen, Cody Hulshizer, Logan Jones, Ma hew Kivi, Meredith Kreidermacher, Ma hew Loecher, Zachary Maloney, Keagan Melone, Sunshine Mihalovic, MaKenzi Nunemacher, Aaron Schweitzer, Reegan Schweitzer, Tenisha Snyder, Trent Sternberg, Cami Updike, Gavin Zillmer, Brianna Bahr, Noah Dailey, Emily Doty, Allie Ferden, Dakota Frey, Ka e Gasca‐Rojas, Juan Gruber, Garre Johnson, Miranda Kornegor, Alec Krause, Alexis Kulas, Joseph Linderbaum, Jack Loera, Maria Mallwitz, Jacob Mueller, Bernard Mueller, Jacob Ness, Taylor O erson, Jakob Pearson, Adalyn Reps, Emily Reps, Kiara Rojas, Monica Salas, Maricela Schwieder, Audrey Sco , Alexandria Shealy, Emalyn Sherman, Alissa Sikkink, Benne Wangen, Aaron Wegman, Alden
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